PlainVitamins

Russian Bear

by Vitol · tablet or pill · 25 paks

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 79973 00009 6
  • DSLD label 18005
  • Serving 8 tablets
  • 25 servings

Russian Bear by Vitol lists 59 ingredients, 58 with an amount per serving of 8 tablets, such as 25,000 IU of vitamin A, 600 mg of vitamin C, 1,000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D and 600 IU of vitamin E; 1 sits inside a blend without its own amount. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 25, 2013.

What is in Russian Bear?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 8 tablets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Russian Bear: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 18005, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate)25,000 IU500%Vitamin A in Russian Bear against 5,772 products25,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.25,000 IU

Higher than 96% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate)600 mg3,333%Vitamin C in Russian Bear against 18,583 products600 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg600 mg

Higher than 89% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)1,000 IU (25 mcg)250%Vitamin D in Russian Bear against 14,175 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg25 mcg

Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol600 IU2,000%Vitamin E in Russian Bear against 6,459 products600 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.600 IU

Higher than 99% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)150 mg1,000%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for thiamin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Riboflavin150 mg8,824%Riboflavin in Russian Bear against 9,824 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg150 mg

Higher than over 99% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)150 mg750%Niacin in Russian Bear against 12,413 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg150 mg

Higher than 94% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 4.3 times the adult UL a day.

Folateas Folic Acid400 mcg7,500%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for folate, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)400 mcg100%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin B12, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Biotin300 mcg100%Biotin in Russian Bear against 9,447 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acid300 mg3,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Russian Bear against 10,060 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg300 mg

Higher than 97% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as {calcium} amino acid chelate, {calcium} citrate)1,000 mg100%Calcium in Russian Bear against 17,831 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg1,000 mg

Higher than 95% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Russian Bear against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium AspartateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Aspartate)500 mg125%Magnesium in Russian Bear against 14,003 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg500 mg

Higher than 96% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Citrate)75 mg500%Zinc in Russian Bear against 13,186 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg75 mg

Higher than over 99% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). 1.9 times the adult UL a day.

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine)200 mcg286%Selenium in Russian Bear against 7,658 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Copper AspartateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Aspartate)2 mg100%Copper in Russian Bear against 6,468 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg2 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese AspartateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Aspartate)10 mg500%Manganese in Russian Bear against 7,016 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg10 mg

Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate)200 mcg166%Chromium in Russian Bear against 7,825 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate, Molybdenum AspartateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate, Molybdenum Aspartate)150 mcg200%Molybdenum in Russian Bear against 4,390 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg150 mcg

Higher than 93% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium SuccinatePotassium (Form: as Potassium Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Succinate)99 mg3%Potassium in Russian Bear against 11,614 products99 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg99 mg

49% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Metabolic Intermediates, Energetics, Adaptogens & Methyl Donorsno amount given
Creatineas Creatine MonohydrateCreatine (Form: as Creatine Monohydrate)100 mgCreatine in Russian Bear against 1,768 products0.1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1.11 g to 5 g, the median 2.5 g.0.1 g

98% of 1,768 products listing creatine give more (median 2.5 g).

Boronas calcium monohydrateBoron (Form: from calcium monohydrate)3 mgBoron in Russian Bear against 3,339 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg3 mg

Higher than 78% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg).

Dibencozideas co-enzyme B-1210 mg
Succinateas Potassium SuccinateSuccinate (Form: as potassium succinate)400 mgSuccinic acid in Russian Bear against 33 products400 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 65 mg to 150 mg, the median 100 mg.400 mg

Higher than 97% of 33 products listing succinic acid (median 100 mg).

Trans-Ferulic Acidas Rice BranTrans-Ferulic Acid (Form: as rice bran)600 mg
Inosine HxR500 mg
Lipoic Acid100 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Russian Bear against 2,407 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.100 mg

Higher than 56% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid (median 50 mg).

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid20 mgPABA in Russian Bear against 1,610 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.20 mg

61% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadyl SulfateVanadium (Form: as Vanadyl Sulfate)100 mcgVanadium in Russian Bear against 1,744 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 75% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

Tmgas TrimethylglycineTMG (Form: as Trimethylglycine)150 mgBetaine in Russian Bear against 731 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,250 mg, the median 250 mg.150 mg

54% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg).

Colostrum200 mgColostrum in Russian Bear against 216 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 250 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 800 mg.200 mg

77% of 216 products listing colostrum give more (median 800 mg).

Free Form Amino Acidsno amount given
L-Carnitineas carnitine HCLL-Carnitine (Form: as carnitine HCL)100 mgL-Carnitine in Russian Bear against 1,338 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110.5 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.100 mg

75% of 1,338 products listing L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg).

Methionine HydrochlorideL-Methionine (Form: as methionine HCL)150 mgMETHIONINE in Russian Bear against 981 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.150 mg

Higher than 63% of 981 products listing METHIONINE (median 100 mg).

Arginineas Arginine PyroglutamateArginine (Form: as pyroglutamate)4,410 mgArginine in Russian Bear against 1,455 products4,410 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 167 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.4,410 mg

Higher than 96% of 1,455 products listing arginine (median 500 mg).

Carnosine500 mgCarnosine in Russian Bear against 154 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 100 mg.500 mg

Higher than 68% of 154 products listing carnosine (median 100 mg).

Leucineas Leucine HydrochlorideLeucine (Form: as leucine HCL)120 mgLeucine in Russian Bear against 2,056 products0.12 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.0.12 g

93% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g).

Isoleucineas Isoleucine HydrochlorideIsoleucine (Form: as isoleucine HCL)1,000 mgIsoleucine in Russian Bear against 1,614 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.23 g.1 g

53% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g).
Show the other 22 rows of the label
Russian Bear: rows 41 to 62
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium AspartateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Aspartate)1,000 mg
Valineas Valine HydrochlorideValine (Form: as valine HCL)1,000 mgValine in Russian Bear against 1,632 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.25 g.1 g

54% of 1,632 products listing valine give more (median 1.25 g).

Herbal & Plant Sterol Complexno amount given
Yohimbe600 mgYohimbe in Russian Bear against 313 products600 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 4 mg to 100 mg, the median 31.3 mg.600 mg

Higher than 93% of 313 products listing yohimbe (median 31.3 mg).

Eleutherococcus senticosus RootEleutherococcus senticosus Root Note: formerly known as Siberian Ginseng500 mgEleuthero in Russian Bear against 726 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.500 mg

Higher than 90% of 726 products listing eleuthero (median 100 mg).

Mexican Wild Yam/Taro300 mgWild Yam in Russian Bear against 214 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 215 mg, the median 50 mg.300 mg

Higher than 79% of 214 products listing wild yam (median 50 mg).

Gamma Oryzanolas Rice BranGamma Oryzanol (Form: as rice bran)100 mgGamma oryzanol in Russian Bear against 85 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 125 mg, the median 60 mg.100 mg

Higher than 64% of 85 products listing gamma oryzanol (median 60 mg).

Smilax Officianalis100 mg
Beta Sitosterolas Wheat GermBeta Sitosterol (Form: as wheat germ)50 mgBeta Sitosterol in Russian Bear against 264 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 221.25 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

69% of 264 products listing beta sitosterol give more (median 100 mg).

Stigmasterolas SoybeanStigmasterol (Form: as soybean)50 mgStigmasterol in Russian Bear against 38 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 100 mg, the median 66 mg.50 mg

63% of 38 products listing stigmasterol give more (median 66 mg).

Fucosterolas SoybeanFucosterol (Form: as soybean)50 mg
Campesterolas Wheat GermCampesterol (Form: as wheat germ)50 mgCampesterol in Russian Bear against 34 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40.75 mg to 133 mg, the median 84.5 mg.50 mg

65% of 34 products listing campesterol give more (median 84.5 mg).

Saw Palmetto50 mgSaw Palmetto in Russian Bear against 1,109 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.50 mg

84% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg).

Gotu Kola (Nut)50 mgGotu Kola in Russian Bear against 393 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 225 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

70% of 393 products listing gotu kola give more (median 100 mg).

Glandularsno amount given
Orchic GlandOrchic Gland Note: powdered1,220 mg
Thymus GlandThymus Gland Note: powdered200 mgThymus in Russian Bear against 122 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 198.75 mg, the median 50.5 mg.200 mg

Higher than 75% of 122 products listing thymus (median 50.5 mg).

Adrenal GlandAdrenal Gland Note: powdered200 mgAdrenals in Russian Bear against 218 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.200 mg

Higher than 72% of 218 products listing adrenals (median 100 mg).

Pancreas GlandPancreas Gland Note: powdered100 mgPancreas in Russian Bear against 93 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 32 mg to 350 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

49% of 93 products listing pancreas give more (median 100 mg).

Pituitary GlandPituitary Gland Note: powdered100 mgPituitary in Russian Bear against 82 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 30 mg, the median 17.5 mg.200 mg

Higher than 96% of 82 products listing pituitary (median 17.5 mg).

Anterior Lobe Pituitary GlandAnterior Lobe Pituitary Gland Note: powdered100 mg
Hypothalamus GlandHypothalamus Gland Note: powdered100 mg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 18005 (entered January 25, 2013), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • Its 25,000 IU of vitamin A is higher than 96% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 32 list more.
  • Its 600 IU of vitamin E is higher than 99% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 89 list more.
  • Its 150 mg of riboflavin is higher than over 99% of the 9,824 riboflavin products that print an amount; 71 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 150 mg of niacin, 4.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 300 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 97% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 249 list more.
  • Its 1,000 mg of calcium is higher than 95% of the 17,831 calcium products that print an amount; 314 list more.

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 8 tablets daily preferably at meal time.
Beginners may desire to half the amount of RUSSIAN BEAR tablets recommended.
Warnings
WARNING: Not intended for use by those with a medical condition. Use only as directed. Do not exceed recommended daily intake.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 18005.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Sterate, Stearic Acid.

How many labels does Russian Bear have?

One label is on file, entered on January 25, 2013.

  1. Label 18005 (current) Entered January 25, 2013 · on the market · 25 paks · UPC 0 79973 00009 6

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Vital Products, LLC (distributor), Bradenton, FL. All Vitol products.

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